Senior Expo set for Thursday

State Sen. Don White and state Rep. Dave Reed will co-host a Senior Expo on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the S&T Bank Arena at the White Township Recreation Complex, 497 East Pike.

A number of local organizations and businesses, health associations, and state and federal agencies will be participating in this free event. Representatives will provide information on numerous subjects of interest to older residents, including health care, nutrition and exercise, insurance, financial planning, health screenings and personal safety. Flu shots will also be available.

The Armstrong-Indiana Drug and Alcohol Commission, in cooperation with the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office, White and Reed will host a prescription drug drop-off site at the expo. This is an opportunity to dispose of old, expired or unused prescription drugs. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter dosage medications, liquid medications, creams and ointments, nasal sprays, inhalers as well as pet medications will be accepted.